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Indonesia festivals and events 2027: month-by-month calendar

Indonesia's calendar mixes Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and Chinese holidays, and two of them shape a trip more than any other: Nyepi, the Day of Silence in Bali, and Idul Fitri, when millions travel home at the end of Ramadan. In 2027 both fall in the same week of March. This calendar gives the dates in the government's 2027 holiday decree, says which are still to be confirmed, and adds the big annual festivals.

AsiaVela editorial teamUpdated 22 October 2026Facts checked 21 October 20264 min read

Crowds and Buddhist flags in front of Borobudur temple on Waisak day — Borobudur on Waisak day.

Suggested time: Most holidays are single days, but the government adds collective-leave days around several of them, and the Idul Fitri travel season around 9-15 March is the busiest of the year.
Where to stay: Bali (Ubud or the south) for Nyepi and the Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar; Java for Idul Fitri and Independence Day; Jember in East Java for its August carnival.
Season and timing: March 2027 is the month to plan carefully: Nyepi and Idul Fitri fall in the same week.

The short answer

Indonesia's key 2027 dates: Nyepi, Monday 8 March (Bali's Day of Silence), Idul Fitri, listed for 10-11 March and still to be confirmed by the Minister of Religious Affairs, Chinese New Year (6 February), Good Friday (26 March), Idul Adha (listed for 17 May), Waisak (20 May), Independence Day (17 August) and Christmas (25 December). The Bali Arts Festival is expected in June-July.

How to read this calendar

The holiday dates come from the joint decree of three ministers on 2027 national holidays and collective leave (cuti bersama), published by the Ministry of State Secretariat on 15 September 2026. Collective-leave days are extra days off for civil servants; private employers decide whether to follow them, so do not assume shops or transport close on them.

The decree leaves the final dates of the Muslim holidays to a separate decision of the Minister of Religious Affairs, because they follow the sighting of the moon. We give the listed dates and mark them as to be confirmed: they can move by about a day. A holiday tells you nothing on its own about which sights close, so check the places you plan to visit.

January and February: New Year and Imlek

New Year's Day, Friday 1 January, is a national holiday.

Chinese New Year (Imlek), the start of the year 2578 in the Chinese calendar, falls on Saturday 6 February, with collective leave on Friday 5 February.

A convoy of motorcycles on a highway during the Lebaran homecoming journey — Motorcycles on the road during mudik, the Lebaran homecoming.

March: Nyepi, Idul Fitri and Easter

Nyepi, Monday 8 March, is the Balinese Saka New Year (1949) and Bali's Day of Silence. The Ministry of Tourism describes a day without light, noise or movement on the island: visitors stay inside their accommodation and Ngurah Rai airport stops flights for 24 hours. The UK Foreign Office notes that emergency services and hospitals still operate. The exact 2027 closure hours for the airport and ferries had not been published when we checked, so arrive in Bali by the day before and leave the day after.

Idul Fitri (Lebaran), the festival that ends Ramadan, is listed for Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 March, to be confirmed by the Minister of Religious Affairs. The decree adds collective leave on Tuesday 9, Friday 12 and Monday 15 March. Around it comes mudik, the homecoming journey when families travel across the country; the state railway KAI describes heavy demand and advises planning early. Expect busy trains, ferries and roads in Java and beyond, and book any travel that week as early as you can.

Good Friday, 26 March, and Easter Sunday, 28 March, are national holidays, with collective leave on Thursday 25 March.

Close-up of a red-faced ogoh-ogoh demon figure with a gold crown — An ogoh-ogoh figure, made for the eve of Nyepi.

May and June: Idul Adha, Waisak and Pancasila Day

Labour Day falls on Saturday 1 May.

Idul Adha, the festival of sacrifice, is listed for Monday 17 May, to be confirmed by the Minister of Religious Affairs, with collective leave on Tuesday 18 May.

Waisak, the Buddhist holy day, falls on Thursday 20 May, with collective leave on Wednesday 19 May. If you hope to see ceremonies at Borobudur, check the 2027 programme nearer the time.

Pancasila Day, Tuesday 1 June, marks the state philosophy and is a national holiday.

June to August: the Bali Arts Festival, Jember and Independence Day

The Bali Arts Festival (Pesta Kesenian Bali) is held every year in Denpasar, with Balinese dance, music, parades, exhibitions and workshops. Recent editions have run in June and July, so expect the same season in 2027; the dates had not been announced. It is an easy evening out from Ubud or the south.

The Jember Fashion Carnaval in East Java is held every year in August, a costume parade drawing on Indonesian motifs. The 2027 dates had not been announced.

Independence Day, Tuesday 17 August, marks the 1945 proclamation.

A performer in an elaborate green and gold costume on the parade route of the Jember Fashion Carnaval — A performer at the Jember Fashion Carnaval.

Other holidays and Christmas

This calendar picks out the holidays and festivals that matter most to a trip. The decree also lists other religious holidays during the year, so check it for the full list before you fix dates.

Christmas Day, Saturday 25 December, is a national holiday, with collective leave on Friday 24 December.

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Plan your arrival before booking

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is the usual arrival airport for this trip. Compare the whole journey, including connections and the onward transfer; this does not imply a direct flight from your home airport.

Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) is the main gateway for Java. The Ministry of Tourism describes a 24-hour flight shutdown at Ngurah Rai for Nyepi, so do not plan to fly in or out of Bali on 8 March 2027.

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Practical questions

When is Nyepi 2027 in Bali?

Monday 8 March 2027. The Ministry of Tourism describes a 24-hour flight shutdown at Ngurah Rai and visitors staying inside their accommodation; the exact 2027 closure hours had not been published when we checked.

When is Idul Fitri (Lebaran) 2027 in Indonesia?

The government decree lists 10 and 11 March 2027, with collective leave on 9, 12 and 15 March. The final date is set by the Minister of Religious Affairs and can move by about a day.

Can I travel in Indonesia during Lebaran?

Yes, but trains, ferries and roads are at their busiest around Idul Fitri as families travel home. KAI advises planning early, so book that week's journeys as soon as you can.